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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 49 MIN

Can't Sleep? Why Understanding Your HRV can Help Get Your ZZZs with Dr. Torkil Faero

from Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeIn this episode, Dr. Torkil Faero, a Norwegian emergency physician and author of "The Pulse Cure," shares how heart rate variability (HRV) can be a powerful tool for managing stress and improving sleep—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. After losing his father to cancer during a four-year sailing adventure, Dr. Faero transformed his own health by learning to track and optimize his autonomic nervous system using wearable devices. He explains how HRV reveals our body's stress balance and provides practical guidance on using this data to make better daily health decisions.You have more control over your health than you think—wearables and heart rate tracking can guide you toward a sustainable stress balance and better overall health. Main points discussed: 1.  Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 2. Best Practices for Tracking HRV 3. Factors That Impact HRV (negative & positive factors)4. Using HRV Data Effectively 5. Key Lifestyle Factors LinksThe Pulse Cure BookGarmin WatchOura RingWhoop BandAthlytic AppWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerConnect with Dr. Torkil FaeroThePulseCure.comInstagram (US) @dr.torkil My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

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Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this episode, Dr. Torkil Faero, a Norwegian emergency physician and author of "The Pulse Cure," shares how heart rate variability (HRV) can be a powerful tool for managing stress and improving sleep—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. After losing his father to cancer during a four-year sailing adventure, Dr. Faero transformed his own health by learning to track and optimize his autonomic nervous system using wearable devic...

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